Overclocking and comparison of processors. Part I: AMD Solutions – Ryzen 7, Ryzen 5, Ryzen 3, and FX-6100

For almost a year, processors of the Zen microarchitecture have been on the market, on which AMD has high hopes. Five years of development should have finally brought the company out of the position in which it found itself after the release of Intel’s Core family solutions. A timid attempt to rectify the situation back …

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Review and testing of AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and Ryzen 9 5900X processors based on the latest Zen 3 architecture. Wait?!

For the past three years, AMD has not ceased to please everyone without exception. Fans of the red camp are happy with the performance, and the blue ones are happy with the lower prices and the progress that has finally appeared. After the presentation of the first solutions of the Zen architecture, Lisa Su’s team …

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ASRock X570S PG Riptide motherboard review and testing. History back

More than a year had passed since the introduction of products based on the AMD B550, and the market was in desperate need of updating the assortment. However, the company did not come up with anything new for the AM4 socket, and nevertheless, all manufacturers have already presented updated products based on the old-new X570 …

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ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Gene motherboard review. Small format for big overclocking

The first boards of the Republic of Gamers series, which are designed for enthusiasts and gamers, were introduced 15 years ago and by this time they have become some of the best for overclocking and benching. ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E Gene, which was used when testing the Ryzen 9 7950X processor, was no exception. This …

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ASUS TUF B450M-Pro Gaming motherboard review. Filling in the rows

The first wave of ASUS motherboards, built using a mid-range hub for Ryzen processors, did not pose a threat to more serious and expensive products. The TUF Gaming family included products with the Plus index, while more “charged” devices came out a little later, they contain the “Pro” suffix. The younger model, reduced in size …

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Let’s Talk от 1usmus

DRAM Calculator for Ryzen 1.7.1 is one of the few versions that received a global memory retest on the newest AGESA. Over 900 hours have been spent testing memory based on Samsung B-die, Micron E-die (062 and 055) and Hynix CJR (DJR) chips. The changes affected all settings, from procODT to VDDG operating voltage. Another …

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TechN is the new standard in water cooling for Ryzen processors. Water block testing and comparison with EKWB EK Quantum Magnitude, EK Quantum Velocity, Watercool Heatkiller IV Pro and Optimus Foundation

Most recently, I introduced you to the basic information about what a water block should be for a Ryzen processor with a Zen 2 microarchitecture. For those who have not read, I will remind you that for processors with a Zen 2 and Zen 3 microarchitecture, any water block will not work. And if it …

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Clock Tuner for Ryzen 2.0. Revolution

All of the following can lead to failure of computer components. Neither the editors nor the author bear any responsibility. You act at your own peril and risk! Before I start reviewing the new Clock Tuner for Ryzen, I would like to thank the Ryzen community for their patience and warm welcome to the project. …

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Review and testing of Acer Nitro 5 laptop based on AMD Ryzen 7 2700U processor and Radeon RX 560X graphics card

The laptop market continues to expand and innovate every year and Acer laptops are one of the participants in this ongoing race. Now we are witnessing a revival of competition in the market, because before, devices based on Intel processors actually dominated. But with the advent of the Zen architecture, the situation begins to level …

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Review of Team TF6D416G3600HC18EDC01 memory of the T-Force Xcalibur RGB series and 16 GB. Excalibur under the color of the rainbow

Recent trends in the computer market are characterized by the penetration of RGB backlighting into all segments, in whose products elements of lighting effects can be integrated. If earlier everything was limited to motherboards with support for remote LED strips, now “fireflies” can be found everywhere, from cases to SSD drives. NVMe solutions did not …

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